João Paulo

Portugal
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Description

Olá! I'm João Paulo and I live in my van, in organic farms, as a volunteer, since 2021. Before that I ran my own horticultural project for four years.
Interests

Vegetarian or vegan

Van life

Pets

Movies & TV

Events & social

Farming

Plant care

Hitchhiking

Gardening

Cooking & food

Animals

Yoga / Wellness

Water sports

Team sports

Outdoor activities

Nature

Mountain

Hiking

Cycling

Camping

Beach
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Italian: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I'm interested in learning and teaching everything I can. I'm fluent in English and Portuguese, Español mas o menos e ho iniziato a studiare l'italiano.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Being an elderly companion

Animal Care

Babysitting and creative play

Art Projects

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

Light maintenance

Charity Work

Teaching

Some knowledge of:

Creative DIY projects

Life at a Farmstay

Creating/ Cooking family meals

House & pet sitting

Able to teach about:

Languages

Eco Projects

Light gardening

Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills

My main vocation and occupation is plant management, but I'm very versatile and always keen on making new skills.
I've helped my friends at Quinta da Chumbaria build two wooden decks and a pergola and a professional carpenter build a floor structure and terrace for a yurt.
I have loads of experience painting, specially with lime.
I had classes of electricity and electronics in school and I've setup the solar system on the roof of my old van.
I have intermediate skills in automotive and computer maintenance and repair.
Age

32
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- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
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20 Dec 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Petsitting two big dogs in a ...)

Caroline is the best! While my van was being fixed, I looked for a host and she replied in no time. Despite having another volunteer coming, Caroline was kind enough to take me in her warm home. I got to help her painting a wall and gardening.

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7 Dec 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Medieval castle and a ...)

I was looking to get paid in France and I couldn't have asked for nicer, more generous and funnier hosts than Anne and Tom. They welcomed me in the Chateau de Trévien since the first day they took over the castle and let me work a lot of hours, which allowed me to buy my dream van, instead of a cheap one.
I spent over a month there and I did a … read more

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6 Dec 2025

Left by host for Workawayer ()

João Paulo was fabulous! He tackled enormous amounts of overgrown shrubbery will skill and enthusiasm. The results of his efforts really changed the look of our landscaping for the better. He was with us from mid October to the end of November and we very much appreciate his efforts on the property. He is very tidy and a pleasure to have around. … read more

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24 Sep 2025

Left by host (Help us with permaculture in ...) for Workawayer ()

João has been a stable part of our team here for the past 3 years, bringing a lot of knowledge and insight, as well as reliability. He’s a hard worker and follows instruction well whilst bringing his own skills into all tasks he’s assigned, including being able to work alone, as part of a team, and also as a steward for the land while we have been … read more

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23 Sep 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us with permaculture in ...)

When I first found this farm on WWOOF, I was thrilled that I could get a little money for volunteering, instead of going back to the workforce on a regular basis. Since then, I got to explore Sintra. Mountains, beaches, trails and really cool people. Two of my favourite are Dean and Alex, who've always made me feel appreciated and with total … read more

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